In May 2023, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) completed a significant endeavor: the development of three Action Plans for threatened pollinator species in the European Union. This initiative, a collaboration among IUCN’s Species Survival Commission, the Invertebrate Conservation Committee, the Hoverfly Specialist Group, and Buglife, marks a crucial step in addressing the conservation needs and priorities of these essential but endangered species​​. These Action Plans were conceived within an EU-funded project initiated in April 2021. Over two years, the project brought together a diverse group of stakeholders—species experts, environmental NGOs, academics, staff from protected areas, and governmental … Continue reading IUCN Launches Vital Action Plans to Rescue Europe’s Threatened Pollinators